Emily Pape

CPA with 7+ years of experience in technical accounting, SEC reporting, and accounting advisory across public and private companies. Specialized in U.S. GAAP research, financial reporting, ERP transformation, and process optimization.

Consultant - Korn Ferry

(2024-09 - 2026-05)

Delivered accounting support to corporate clients, contributing to operational accounting and financial reporting processes

Senior Accountant – Fixed Assets and Leases - Korn Ferry

• Managed fixed asset, lease, goodwill, and intangible asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance, in coordination with cross-functional business units
• Partnered with the Accounting Manager to identify and resolve complex accounting issues, streamline processes, and improve accuracy across the accounting function
• Oversaw the application of fixed asset capitalization policies and evaluated fixed asset transactions for proper classification and depreciation treatment under ASC 360
• Drove operational efficiency by developing standard operating procedures (SOPs) that reduced training time and enhanced workforce continuity

External Reporting Manager - Korn Ferry

• Owned preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K), including drafting financial statement footnotes and disclosures in compliance with GAAP and SEC requirements
• Identified and resolved a critical accounting issue related to new accounts in the quarterly reporting process, implementing a sustainable solution and process improvement to prevent recurrence
• Developed automated calculation models in Workiva to generate financial reporting inputs, reducing manual effort and improving efficiency
• Redesigned and enhanced the consolidation model to support accurate financial reporting

Accounting and Reporting Advisory Senior Associate - Deloitte

(2022-08 - 2024-09)

Advised clients across accounting advisory engagements, including technical accounting, accounting systems, accounting systems implementation, accounting transformation initiatives, and internal controls over financial reporting

• Developed technical accounting memos documenting conclusions on complex accounting matters, including ASC 350, ASC 460, ASC 606, ASC 805, ASC 810, and ASC 842
• Managed technical accounting under ASC 842 for lease transactions, including classification, recognition, measurement and compliance with GAAP reporting requirements
• Acted as a key technical accounting resource during external audits, supporting audit-ready documentation
• Researched warranty accounting guidance in response to client inquiries, evaluating the nature of warranties under ASC 606
• Evaluated the impact of Oracle ERP implementation on the order-to-cash process, providing detailed technical analysis
• Acted as a subject matter expert on the cash reconciliation process, supporting the Deloitte advisory team in understanding end-to-end reconciliation procedures and controls
• Delivered advisory support for ERP integration initiatives, focusing on accounting processes, system controls and reporting implications
• Designed Excel models to standardize and automate journal entries for complex accounting areas, improving accuracy of the accounting process
• Built an Excel model to evaluate the lease portfolio and update ASC 842 valuations based on changes in incremental borrowing rate (IBR)
• Led financial process walkthroughs to evaluate the control environment, developed and reviewed process documentation (narratives, control matrices, flow charts), and identified controls gaps and process improvements to strengthen internal controls and financial reporting
• Managed and coordinated an offshore team, overseeing client deliverables and process execution to ensure timely completion of engagement milestones
• Owned co-sourced SOX compliance activities, including evaluation and testing of internal controls over financial reporting

Audit Associate - Ernst and Young

(2020-08 - 2022-08)

• Owned end-to-end audit execution for key financial statement areas for public and private clients, using data analytics across risk assessment, control testing, substantive, and year-end procedures
• Well-versed in collaborating with external auditors, with a strong understanding of audit documentation and audit procedures

Bachelor of Science - Accounting - University of St. Thomas

Minor - Data Analytics - University of St. Thomas